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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,361.70, 1,493,042.55 and 545,908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,361.70, 1,493,042.55 and 545,908.90 is: 818,863.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,361.70 : 1,493,042.55 = 545,908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,361.70/1,493,042.55 = 545,908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,361.70x = 1,493,042.55 × 545,908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,361.70x = 815,065,216,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,065,216,123.70/995,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,863.35

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